A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8358477 Details
Epoch: 391 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 83969792 epoch_slot_no: 420992 block_no: 8358300 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 88672 time: 2023-02-04 18:41:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e0ae47e45cee0c303afbe5e20ff9b57fbc19762f549717cb9fe24328417c4a8Block Operator
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